Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cub Run Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CUB RUN ELEM serves the southeast part of Penn Laird, VA, covering an area of approximately 48.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cub Run Elementary School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cub Run Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cub Run Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cubs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cub Run Elementary School's ranking?
Cub Run Elementary School is ranked #1591 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cub Run Elementary School often compared to?
Cub Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peak View Elementary School, Mcgaheysville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cub Run Elementary School?
614 students attend Cub Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cub Run Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cub Run Elementary School?
Cub Run Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cub Run Elementary School offer ?
Cub Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Cub Run Elementary School part of?
Cub Run Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
There are increasingly rare situations in public education where catering to the needs of the whole child rather than simply grinding through rote memorization for standardized tests is set as the benchmark for success. Cub Run is one such school. The little things still matter in this building. Individual principal signatures on ALL (yes 598) student report cards, time and individual attention by teachers and a dynamic and engaged cadre of parents and community volunteers provide for exceptional foundational learning opportunities for students. The "magic" at this school is palpable upon entering the door.
Review Cub Run Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.
